This workshop will be taking place on the following dates and locations:

• February 21st, 2011 (7:00PM to 9:00PM) - North Peace Cultural Centre, 10015 100th Ave., Fort St John BC
• February 22nd, 2011 (7:00PM to 9:00PM) - 2750 Burrard Ave., Vanderhoof / Video conference connection at 1164 Main Street, Smithers BC
• February 23rd, 2011 (7:00PM to 9:00PM) - Best Western Vernon Lodge, 3914 - 32nd Street, Vernon BC
• February 24th, 2011 (7:00PM to 9:00PM) - The Rancho, 35110 Delair Road, Abbotsford BC
• February 25th, 2011 (10:30AM to 12:30PM) - Meeting room at the UBC Dairy Education & Research Centre, Agassiz BC

The following topics will be covered at this workshop:

• Time limited, FREE TESTING SERVICE (using new improved techniques) for BVD & Johne's Disease (JD)
• Johne's Disease control programs that have been launched or are to be launched in other provinces
• Implications of other provincial JD control programs on the future JD status of BC dairy and beef herds
• Johne's Disease - Could it be the next ticking time bomb facing the dairy and beef industries?

KEY SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Ulrike Sorge, Ontario Johne's Program, Ontario Veterinary College
• Ron Barker, Coordinator Canadian Johne's Disease Initiative
• Dr. Jane Pritchard, BC Ministry of Agriculture

Funded by Growing Forward - Food Safety and supported by BC Johne's Disease Working Group (incl. BC Cattlemen's Association & BC Milk Producers Association)